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#1
Jun 29, 2015, 10:26 PM
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I enjoy the celebration of July 4th but HATE the fireworks right now! This year has been horrible remembering the gun my abusive stepmother had and hearing and watching her shoot and hearing her death threats to me.
That being said..Ive had loads of issues hearing gun shots/fireworks this year and seeing guns on police, etc. Ive had issues in the past but nothing like this year with the flashbacks etc. Im not sure if this is all PTSD related or not. My PsyD even said maybe its paranoia too (Ive been dealing with paranoia this year a lot too.) Its all so crazy and I don't want to be this way. It all ties in with my BP somehow, I just know it. Im so tired of already hearing fireworks being fired. Im gonna go crazy by the time people stop. 
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Jun 29, 2015, 10:35 PM
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That definitely sounds trauma-related to me. Just because we have mood disorders doesn't mean that every unpleasant or problematic emotion we ever have comes from the mood disorders. Comorbidity is extremely common, too, and for some rather strong and logical reasons. What is often so flustering IME is that different issues seem to sometimes trigger each other or feed into each other, make each other that much more difficult to tackle and manage. Sorry you are having a rough time with this time of year, especially when it's supposed to be a fun time. I have some similar issues, myself. It is its own unique flavor of flustering when you know you shouldn't be scared of something, but damn it all you are scared of it anyway.
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Jun 29, 2015, 10:41 PM
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I'm really sorry you're dealing with this.
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Jun 30, 2015, 05:04 AM
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Jun 30, 2015, 07:38 AM
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I think that it's common for trauma survivors to get upset by fireworks. I don't think that it's paranoia or anything. Maybe you could go inside and put soothing music on your headphones when the fireworks go off?
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Jun 30, 2015, 08:03 AM
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I have to take my granny to the dr and it's in the town where the abuser lives. I'm afraid I'll see her. It always gives me great anxiety to go there. I avoid that town like the plague! :'(
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Jun 30, 2015, 08:52 AM
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Well in here in Carrollton and irritable to my granny cause I'm scared. I keep think Maggie's gonna come and shoot me. I just know it!!! :'(
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Jun 30, 2015, 09:12 AM
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Hold tight, Halliebeth, you will be ok.
 We're with you...
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Jun 30, 2015, 09:28 AM
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Ty. I called phone coaching with my DBT t and it helped. I've done mindfulness exercises and I'm a little better.
I feel so stupid being afraid she will find me and kill me. My t said it's understandable. Still feel stupid. :/
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Jun 30, 2015, 10:03 AM
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Don't feel stupid Hallie. Nothing stupid about it.
Glad you used your skills and are a little better. Hang in there.
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Jun 30, 2015, 03:48 PM
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I'm glad your coach could help you. Your not stupid your dealing with the aftermath of being abused by someone.. Does imaging stuffing fireworks up her backside and lighting them helpful at all?
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Jun 30, 2015, 04:24 PM
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Jun 30, 2015, 04:58 PM
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Just because something is not logical doesn't make it stupid.
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Jun 30, 2015, 06:27 PM
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Thanks you guys so much
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Jun 30, 2015, 06:56 PM
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Glad you got a chuckle outta it  Probably so, People love blowing up shyt. Can you put on some headphones and jam out ?
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Jun 30, 2015, 07:13 PM
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That's my plan!
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Jul 01, 2015, 11:40 AM
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Fireworks is a terrible trigger for me too.
I was molested during a fireworks display, and the noise still sends me hiding. So scary, so draining, feels so out of control Hallie I am sending you bravery vibes. And asking the universe to send you peace 
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